The "smoke" special effect was supposedly rendered using a cigar and an air pump. Also, the track used in the film is different than the one on TD's album. Same song but they did something to the film version -- it's not just a volume increase, I, too, believe this film was grossly underrated. It is one of the best I've ever seen and this particular scene, to be quite honest, made the movie for me. That and when Molasar says, "Where am I from? I am ... from you."
This is a Gregorian chant, the third mass of Christmas day that heralds "puer nobis est natus / a child has been born" - which makes ironical sense since this is the first time Molasar could take a solid form. This scene made the movie.
I got a bootleg of this at a horror convention, just watched it today and Ill have to say I was shocked at how epic this scene was. I literally had to go back and watch this scene about 20 times. That smoke and the music is just totally perfect. It's crazy they did these things in the 80's!
Critics panned this movie when it came out and I dont know why. It's one of the best gothic horror movies ever made. Well written, acted, great sets and sfx and the music is haunting. Michael Mann is a very un appreciated director.
Does anybody know where the lyrics of this piece maybe found? I can make out that it begins with "A trip to the past.....how many...bla bla bla" I love the feel of this movie, but I heard that the studio slashed and murdered it in editing which does come off a little mish mashed. I hope they release a directors cut someday as well.
The 80's were the immaculate capturing of one's imagination come true in the most mystical cinematic ambience personified through originality in the most rudimentary form coupled with superb musical genius. Tangerine Dream is immortal brilliance!!
@DetroitLove4U No era like it. Wish I could recapture that visionary brilliance. Sad how Hollywood has become the remake-machine without a soul these days. I wouldn't have a place, there, in Hollywood Babylon.
The "smoke" special effect was supposedly rendered using a cigar and an air pump. Also, the track used in the film is different than the one on TD's album. Same song but they did something to the film version -- it's not just a volume increase, I, too, believe this film was grossly underrated. It is one of the best I've ever seen and this particular scene, to be quite honest, made the movie for me. That and when Molasar says, "Where am I from? I am ... from you."
prairiemain 3 months ago
This is a Gregorian chant, the third mass of Christmas day that heralds "puer nobis est natus / a child has been born" - which makes ironical sense since this is the first time Molasar could take a solid form. This scene made the movie.
GhastEald 3 months ago
THIS is a soundtrack! NO one can come close to Tangerine Dream! NO ONE this is Heaven mixed with ghost like etherial music..THATS MUSIC...
Paladin1441 4 months ago
I got a bootleg of this at a horror convention, just watched it today and Ill have to say I was shocked at how epic this scene was. I literally had to go back and watch this scene about 20 times. That smoke and the music is just totally perfect. It's crazy they did these things in the 80's!
thekingflatland 4 months ago
Critics panned this movie when it came out and I dont know why. It's one of the best gothic horror movies ever made. Well written, acted, great sets and sfx and the music is haunting. Michael Mann is a very un appreciated director.
DetoxMansion 5 months ago
Does anybody know where the lyrics of this piece maybe found? I can make out that it begins with "A trip to the past.....how many...bla bla bla" I love the feel of this movie, but I heard that the studio slashed and murdered it in editing which does come off a little mish mashed. I hope they release a directors cut someday as well.
ravenclaw67 6 months ago
Correction.. "Puer Natus Est Nobis" , seven voices
talltanbarbie 6 months ago
The music is adapted from the Mass for Four Voices "Puer Natus Est" by Thomas Tallis.
talltanbarbie 6 months ago
I REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS SCENE. AND THE SMOKE WAS THE BEST.
TVT39 7 months ago
Ah, here it is - the version on the soundtrack is a lot more subdued, they seemed to turn the volume up a bit for this take.
AshleyMarkPomeroy 7 months ago
"Why are you.....here?"
spicetrance 7 months ago
This IS Film making! a great example of it, Michael Mann is one of the most underrated directors in the business! Bar none.
Paladin1441 9 months ago
The 80's were the immaculate capturing of one's imagination come true in the most mystical cinematic ambience personified through originality in the most rudimentary form coupled with superb musical genius. Tangerine Dream is immortal brilliance!!
DetroitLove4U 10 months ago 10
@DetroitLove4U No era like it. Wish I could recapture that visionary brilliance. Sad how Hollywood has become the remake-machine without a soul these days. I wouldn't have a place, there, in Hollywood Babylon.
wandererlain 6 months ago
I would sell my soul to get this film on DVD/Blu Ray. And this, is it's crowning scene!
DavidFullam 1 year ago 3
I'm not a religious person, but if there was a heaven, this would be the singing of angels as we entered.
federalwarhawk 11 months ago 12
@federalwarhawk Truer words were never, ever spoken. Agree 100%!
DavidFullam 11 months ago
The good old days when Tangerine Dream made Decent music, Thumbs up
kosmischemyke 1 year ago 2